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A huge part of the socialist project, going back to the 19th century, was to capture the commanding heights of thought within society, from which the socialists would control the people’s beliefs. That meant taking control of publishing, the churches, and the education system. They were remarkably successful. They never thought they’d take over business, but now we find many companies run by executives with scant understanding of capitalism and who warmly embrace lots of socialistic drivel.read more

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